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Independent Living Caregiver

On-site in Madrid·Part-time·Added 23 days ago (last checked 3 Nov)

Afanias

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Our summary

Hours: Includes weekends
Work mode: On-site, Madrid
Contract: Permanent, part-time hours
Education: Vocational training (FP Grado Medio)

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Skills

Home Care

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

Training: Professional Certificate in Socio-Sanitary Care.
Food Handler's Certificate.
First aid course.
At least 1 year of experience in similar functions.
Person with high customer orientation and service, ability to work in a team, and organized.
Positive and constructive attitude.
High work capacity demonstrating proactivity and autonomy.
Social sensitivity and interest in social causes, especially disability.
Work permit in Spain.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Indefinite Contract.

Salary according to collective agreement.

PART-TIME EMPLOYMENT (16 h/w, weekends and holidays)

SCHEDULE: SATURDAY (10:00-19:00), SUNDAY (10:00-17:30), HOLIDAYS (10:00-13:00)

The role

The AFANIAS families association was founded in 1964 and works every day to be a leading organization in intellectual disability, with social presence and influence, facilitating the autonomy and quality of life of people with intellectual disabilities and their families, responding to their life cycle.
In this context, the position of Caregiver in supervised housing is being called for, on a part-time basis (16 h/w, to work weekends and holidays).

The mission of the position will be to maintain and help the user achieve personal autonomy, maintenance of manipulative and daily living skills, as well as to participate directly in the application, monitoring, and evaluation of the care measures programmed for the users.

MAIN FUNCTIONS

Foresee, recognize, and attend to the needs of the users.

Promote, support when necessary, and supervise so that the personal hygiene conditions of the users are correct (personal grooming, changing clothes, adaptation and care of clothing).

Prepare, administer, or supervise the users' medication intake. Review and maintain the first aid kit in correct conditions for use.

Know the local healthcare resources (location, telephone, and how to get there) in order to be able to go in case of emergency.

Prepare weekly menus and carry out the control of stock, provisioning, storage, and preservation of food in accordance with the established dietary recommendations.

Develop the necessary home maintenance activities to guarantee and preserve its adequate conditions of habitability, hygiene, and order.

Organize the housing space, optimizing its accessibility and mobility conditions, preventing potential accident risks.

Help the user carry out personal or administrative tasks.

Prepare and ensure compliance with each person's Individualized Support Plan.

Supervise the achievement of objectives.

PART-TIME EMPLOYMENT (16 h/w, weekends and holidays)

About Afanias

Afanias is a Madrid-based non-profit association dedicated to supporting people with intellectual disabilities and their families. It provides a wide range of services including early care, special education, vocational training, supported employment, housing, and leisure activities, operating through a network of centers and social enterprises. The organization employs over 800 professionals and is funded in part by EU Next Generation funds.

Industry: Nonprofit
Employees: 500–1,000
Headquarters: Madrid, Spain
In Spain: Madrid

Good to know if you are moving

Afanias is headquartered in Madrid, Spain, and its operations are primarily local, so relocation support may be limited.
The organization's work is in Spanish, and roles likely require fluency in Spanish for direct interaction with clients and families.
Afanias offers roles in education, social work, and support services, which may appeal to professionals with a background in disability services or social care.
As a non-profit, salaries may be lower than in the private sector, but the organization emphasizes a positive and energetic work culture.

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